Retiring McManus criticises Offaly manager choice

OFFALY legend Ciarán McManus has criticised the procedures used by board chiefs to appoint Gerry Cooney as the county’s new football manager.

McManus, who confirmed his retirement at the weekend, was surprised that officials opted outside the county for a boss.

“There were great Offaly men looking for the job as well as a good Dublin man,” he told Midlands Radio 103.